Florence Christian School
| Florence Christian School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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2308 South Irby Street , 29505 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private Christian School |
| Established | 1972 |
| Principal | Jim Berry |
| Faculty | 44.0 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Enrollment | 570[1] (2020–2021) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.4[1] |
| Color(s) | Royal Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Bald eagle |
| Team name | Eagles |
| Accreditation | South Carolina Independent School Association |
| Website | School website |
Florence Christian School is a private, Baptist Christian school located in Florence, South Carolina, USA. It offers an academic program with a largely Christian-oriented curriculum. The school consists of 4 sections categorized by education: The Child Development Center, Kindergarten, Elementary, and Junior and Senior high. It serves as a Daycare center and school for grades Pre-K to 12th.[2]
History
Florence Christian School was established in 1972 as a ministry of the Florence Baptist Temple to assist families in training their children spiritually and academically. In August of that year 54 students enrolled in grades K - 3.[3]
Administration
- Principal: Jim Berry
- Academic Principal: Jimmy Miles
- Elementary Principal: Natalie Hardy
- Athletic Director/Dean of Men: Scotty Keefe
- Dean of Women: Nina Bohler
- Director of the Child Development Center: Melissa Roeder
Admissions
Students already enrolled at FCS are given the first option during re-enrollment. Empty spaces are filled in the order of Florence Baptist Temple members, families with children already enrolled, and all others on first-come, first-served basis. After being accepted for enrollment, parents and the student will be interviewed by the administration to see if the student is a good candidate for admission.[citation needed]
Curriculum and Facilities
The Florence Christian School uses a curriculum consisting of A Beka and BJU Press for Grades K-12. Students have mandatory core subjects and Bible study. Various electives are also offered from 7th grade and beyond such as Personal Finance and Sports Management. Students in 11th and 12th grades can be enrolled in Dual Credit Courses which count as up to 19 hours of College Credit.[2] Classrooms contain various technology to aid in the student's and teacher's learning and teaching. The library contains over 11,000 books and some computers for educational purposes. There are several computer labs suitable for full classes and a science lab , funded by The Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation. Athletic facilities include a regulation gymnasium, tennis courts, football field, soccer field, softball field, and baseball field.[4]
Athletics
Florence Christian School has fall, winter, and spring sports for both boys and girls.[5]
- Fall Sports: Football, Girls' Volleyball, Girls' Tennis, Cross Country, Cheerleading
- Winter Sports: B/G Basketball, Cheerleading
- Spring Sports: Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Golf
Extracurricular activities
Florence Christian School currently offers Drama, Choir, Yearbook, Student Government, and Beta Club as extracurricular activities for students. The FCS drama class has put on several plays, including Charlie Brown, Cinderella, Cheaper by the Dozen, Anne of Green Gables, The King and I, Around the World in Eighty Days and Mary Poppins.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c "Florence Christian School". Private School Universe Survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
- ^ a b Student Handbook
- ^ History of FCS
- ^ Facilities
- ^ FCS Athletic Teams
External links
- Baptist schools in the United States
- Buildings and structures in Florence, South Carolina
- Christian schools in South Carolina
- Educational institutions established in 1972
- Private elementary schools in South Carolina
- Private middle schools in South Carolina
- Private high schools in South Carolina
- Schools in Florence County, South Carolina